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Pre-Exam

The Backing Maneuver

Parallel Parking

Lane Changes & Turning

Frequently Asked Questions

What is required before I can take a drive exam?If you are 18 years or older, you have to have passed the Knowledge Test within the past 2 years.

If you are under 18 years old, you have to have passed the Knowledge Test within the past 2 years, and have completed a Washington state-approved Traffic Safety Education (driver's ed) program.

What do you check on the drive test?

• Proper identification of signs and lights -
You must know the meanings of different signs, lights, and pavement markings.

• Proper backing technique - You will be directed to back your vehicle around a corner to the right, staying as close to the edge of the street as you can, and safely continue backing in a straight line until directed to stop.

• Your ability to park on a hill - You will be directed to park your vehicle as if you were going to leave it unattended.

• Parallel parking ability - You will be directed to back into a parking space, either between four poles, two vehicles, or one vehicle with an imaginary vehicle parked about 1 1/2 car lengths to the rear.

• Safe entry into traffic from a stopped position - You will be directed to drive to the edge of the road and stop, then directed to reenter traffic.

• Speed limits - Be aware of the speed limit. Do not exceed the limit, but don’t drive so slowly that you impede others.